Review: Gucci Mane's "Trap God 2"

Gucci Mane makes good on his mixtape's title by delivering a collection of his signature brand of animated trap cuts, along with some bigger features than we've seen on his previous tapes.

If there’s one
rapper out there that shows unfaltering consistencyin his
melodic style and lyrical flow, it has got to be Gucci Mane. The
seasoned Atlanta rapper’s newest mixtape, Trap God 2,
unveils the same playful energy as Chicken Talk, which he put
out in 2006—a mere 27 mixtapes ago. As for Trap God 2,
Gucci’s classically lively beats and vocal intensity is back. Unlike some of his first releases, however, his tracks are now bolstered with
some of the most notable features in the game—such as Lil Wayne,
Lloyd and Wiz Khalifa.

As a relative veteran in the swag
movement, Gucci Mane’s Trap God 2 scratches that itch to
just let loose. At the very least, the mixtape’s rowdy beats
will get you moving a little bit. Although Trap
God 2 is underscored by persistently animated beats in its entirety, the numerous
features on the mixtape work well to establish a dynamic pace to the
23 tracks. For instance, the first song, “Break Dancin”, plays
off of Young Thug’s aggressive vocal style, as it is underscored by
high pitched synthesizers and an incredibly heavy bass line. While
“Break Dancin” certainly grants Gucci Mane with the fitting title
‘Trap God’, the following track, “Fly Shit”,
enjoys the same sense of trap melody while at the same time embracing
Lloyd’s softer R&B touch.

All in all, Gucci Mane’s Trap God 2
stays true to trap, boasting consistentlyenergetic beats,
while being accompanied by a variety of prominent artists. The
Southern rapper has released yet another mixtape that does not veer
away from his initial style. So, Trap God 2 does not only
display authentic Gucci Mane at its heart; it’s also authentically
trap.